What happened on Friday December 14, 1979?

Here's what happened on December 14, 1979:

• The Clash releases iconic album 'London Calling' On December 14, 1979, The Clash released their third studio album, 'London Calling.' The album is widely regarded as one of the greatest in rock history, blending punk rock with reggae, ska, and rockabilly influences. Its themes of social unrest and political commentary resonated with listeners, solidifying The Clash's status as a leading band in the punk movement. source: britannica.com
• Birth of English footballer Michael Owen Michael Owen, a prominent English footballer, was born on December 14, 1979, in Chester, England. He is known for his speed and goal-scoring ability, having played for clubs like Liverpool, Real Madrid, and Manchester United, as well as the England national team. Owen won the Ballon d'Or in 2001, highlighting his impact on the sport during his career. source: britannica.com
• Operation Tinderbox nuclear test at Nevada Test Site On December 14, 1979, the United States conducted a nuclear test named "Azul" as part of Operation Tinderbox at the Nevada Test Site. This underground shaft test had a yield of less than 20 kilotons and was the second in a series of 15 tests conducted between 1979 and 1980. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Birth of Jean-Alain Boumsong Jean-Alain Boumsong, a French professional footballer, was born on December 14, 1979. He is known for his career as a central defender and has played for various clubs in France and abroad, including Lyon and Newcastle United. Boumsong also represented the French national team during his career. source: footballdatabase.eu
• Death of Nirode Ranjan Chowdhury Nirode Ranjan Chowdhury, an Indian cricketer, passed away on December 14, 1979, in Durgapur, West Bengal, India. He was 56 years old at the time of his death. source: espncricinfo.com

Events in 1979

December 14, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from December 1979

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December 14, 1979 was a Friday and it was the 348th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 14, 1979 can also be written as 12/14/1979 in the US and as 14/12/1979 in UK and Europe.

December 14, 1979 in December 1979 calendar

Famous people born on December 14, 1979:

• Michael Owen

  Michael Owen is a retired English professional footballer and current sports pundit, renowned for his prolific goal-scoring ability and contributions to clubs such as Liverpool, Real Madrid, Newcastle United, and Manchester United, as well as the England national team. [bio]

• Sophie Monk

  Sophie Monk is an Australian singer, actress, model, and media personality best known for being a member of the girl group Bardot and for her subsequent career in film, television, and radio. [bio]

• Jean-Alain Boumsong

  French professional footballer who played as a central defender for several top clubs including Lyon, Juventus, and the French national team...

• Kyle Shanahan

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on December 14th

Famous people died on December 14, 1979:

• Václav Havel
• Eberhard Rodt
• Friedrich Ebert
• Emil Belluš

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on December 14th

December 14, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 14, 1979 was Babe by Styx, according to the music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.

1. Styx - Babe
2. Commodores - Still
3. K.C and the Sunshine Band - Please Don't Go
4. Rupert Holmes - Escape (The Pina Colada Song)
5. Stevie Wonder - Send One Your Love

December 14, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 14, 1979 was Another Brick In The Wall by Pink Floyd, according to the music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.

1. Pink Floyd - Another Brick In The Wall
2. The Police - Walking On The Moon
3. Abba - I Have A Dream
4. The Tourists - I Only Want To Be With You
5. Donna Summer & Barbra Streisand - No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)

December 14, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 14, 1979 was Do You Love What You Feel by Rufus And Chaka Khan, according to the music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.

1. Rufus And Chaka Khan - Do You Love What You Feel
2. Prince - I Wanna Be Your Lover
3. Bar-Kays - Move Your Boogie Body
4. Michael Jackson - Rock With You
5. Sugarhill Gang - Rapper's Delight

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 14th is Sagittarius.

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December 14, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 14, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 14, 1979 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 14, 1979 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on December 14, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 02:07 am and setting at 02:20 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 03, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Jan 02, 1980.

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Someone born on December 14, 1979 is:

46 years 5 months old,

or 557 months and 10 days old,

or 2423 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16963 days old,

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You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 14, 1979.

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